Battle Beyond the Sun (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1962, Battle Beyond the Sun is a science fiction film directed by Mikhail Karzhukov, running about 69 minutes. “The gigantic battle! - which race will win ... and rule the universe?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the distant future, the post-nuclear holocaust Earth is divided into two rival superpowers, North Hemis and South Hemis. Both empires are engaged in competitive race to reach Mars. When a badly under-equipped rocket malfunctions and begins drifting toward the sun, its helpless crew is rescued by the rival mission team. The combined crew continue the flight to mars, when colossal monsters lies in wait on the Martian moons!
Who’s in it. Battle Beyond the Sun stars Ivan Pereverzev as Yevgeny Petrovich Kornev, Aleksandr Shvorin as (as Edd Perry) Craig Matthews, Gurgen Tonunts as Verst (Capt. Torrance - US) and Larisa Borisenko as Olga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Battle Beyond the Sun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle Beyond the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle Beyond the Sun tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battle Beyond the Sun (1962)?
- In US, Battle Beyond the Sun is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Battle Beyond the Sun worth watching?
- Battle Beyond the Sun holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battle Beyond the Sun?
- Battle Beyond the Sun stars Ivan Pereverzev, Aleksandr Shvorin, Gurgen Tonunts, Larisa Borisenko and Valentin Chernyak.
- When was Battle Beyond the Sun released?
- Battle Beyond the Sun was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.